Assistant Principal

• Aug 2022 - Present

Assistant Principal

• Aug 2020 - Present

Learning Director/Middle and High School Teacher

• Sep 2007 - Present

Consistently improved SBAC data for the ELA Department and all subgroups, particularly EL and African American subgroup in collaboration with the ELA Team. Supervised and supported the ELA Department with extensive data analysis, data reports for quarterly data meeting, intervention tracking data, curriculum development and coaching. Supervised over 350 6 th graders and teachers with discipline, facilitated ELAC and SSC meetings. As Integrated Technology and GATE Coordinator, provided differentiated staff development. Supported operations with supervision of the school. Worked collaboratively with English and Spanish speaking parents to form parent volunteer groups and develop parent training in the areas of common core, standards, English Language Learners, Digital Citizenship and more. Bridged parent volunteer group to Habitat for Humanity for on-going, community support. Engaged with the Restorative Justice, Safe and Civil and Leadership Committee. Significantly improved Culture and Climate in the areas of Supporting Academic Learning, Sense of Belonging and Safety with 6 th Grade Team. Supported the Special Education Department with coaching, data analysis and IEP administrative support. Facilitated ELPAC Intervention and SBAC Testing Coordination. Participated in the Design Thinking Forum focused on an Equitable Grading System (with 100% Scaled Grading at WMS) and significant reduction of D’s and F’s. Rebranded the school using Social Media and marketing ideas (Twitter Account Manager for WMS). WMS received the CORE High Impact Award and has made 4 consecutive years of achievement and growth in both ELA and Math. K-12 English Learner Initiative Committee 2018-2019 Helped guide the district’s work to translate theory into practice, provide feedback Show less

Elementary School Teacher and Literacy Coach

• Aug 1991 - Aug 2005

Lead teacher at Catskill Elementary, teaching grades K-5, led staff development for nearly ten years, raising test scores for low-SES students and primarily designing curriculum for English learners. Collaborated with teachers and administration on data-driven professional development using a Lesson Study model. Demonstrated lessons and coached teachers on systematic and explicit instruction of phonics and reading comprehension. As a lead teacher and coach, analyzed data and facilitated professional development at Catskill Elementary significantly raising test scores. Show less